Need an opinion on whether to euthanize our beloved pet

[Anonymous]

hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

[Anonymous]

OP, we have already told you in very strong words it is well past time to put down your dog. I am deeply saddened you have not done it yet. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for the huge amount of suffering your dog has gone through since your post. He is going to die anyway, and you are making it a painful, bad death. You will regret it later. You are cruel and selfish, making this about you and not your dog's best interests.

[Anonymous]

In my experience, vets are very conservative and do everything to save animals. So you should listen to your vet and say goodbye to your dog today. It's time. It's not going to get easier. I went through this w/ an animal, and waited too long. When I faced this situation w/ another pet, I didn't wait too long. I've always regretted what happened w/ my first pet, but never my second. It was the humane decision. Do the right thing now.

[Anonymous]

You aren't trying to make a decision. That's an excuse to avoid a situation you don't want to have to go through.

[Anonymous]

OP, what can internet strangers say to help you make the decision? The vet, who knows your dog better than we do, says it's time. What sign exactly are you waiting for? If your dog gets even worse, and is in more pain, you might feel better about making the decision, but do you really want it to have to come to that?


For your children, I would suggest getting a copy of Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant.

[Anonymous]

We went through this earlier this year with our beloved 13 year old dog. It is hard, but as soon as he lost control of his bowels we knew it was time. There is no quality of life if he can't get up and move around. It has been 9 months and we are finally at the point of talking about him with joy and not sadness which made us realize we are ready to think about another dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

This is part of owning a pet. It is your responsibility to suck it up and do the right thing for your animal. Your dog is suffering, and your vet is probably completely horrified with your selfishness. Don't make it about your feelings. It isn't about you. It's about your dog and your dog's pain. Your dog is depending on you to do him the kindness of ending his misery and you are letting him down.

If you cannot bear to make this decision, you should not have gotten a pet. Please don't get another dog until you can come to terms with this. 95% of pet ownership is wonderful but unfortunately this is part of the package.

[Anonymous]

NP here. I found it so terribly difficult and painful making the decision to euthanize my pet, even though it really was time. For that reason I will probably never have another pet, as much as I love animals.

OP, if your vet is actually calling you about this, then it's past time. You have to see it as an act of love. But I understand how hard it is, for sure.

I'm really sorry.

[Anonymous]

WTF how is this even a question?

Put your dog down, he's suffering tremendously!

[Anonymous]

You are using your kids as an excuse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

This is part of owning a pet. It is your responsibility to suck it up and do the right thing for your animal. Your dog is suffering, and your vet is probably completely horrified with your selfishness. Don't make it about your feelings. It isn't about you. It's about your dog and your dog's pain. Your dog is depending on you to do him the kindness of ending his misery and you are letting him down.

If you cannot bear to make this decision, you should not have gotten a pet. Please don't get another dog until you can come to terms with this. 95% of pet ownership is wonderful but unfortunately this is part of the package.

If I were your vet my next call would be to report you for animal abuse.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

This is part of owning a pet. It is your responsibility to suck it up and do the right thing for your animal. Your dog is suffering, and your vet is probably completely horrified with your selfishness. Don't make it about your feelings. It isn't about you. It's about your dog and your dog's pain. Your dog is depending on you to do him the kindness of ending his misery and you are letting him down.

If you cannot bear to make this decision, you should not have gotten a pet. Please don't get another dog until you can come to terms with this. 95% of pet ownership is wonderful but unfortunately this is part of the package.

If I were your vet my next call would be to report you for animal abuse.

Stop being so insenstive what a prick.

It is a heart wrenching decision but the right thing which I am sure you know is to do this, do it out of love for him/her. I am assuming your dog has given you years of happiness and companionship- return the favor and let him go in peace and with dignity. You will never regret giving him/her that as a final gift. I know its hard, best of luck.

[Anonymous]

OP if it helps see if the vet will put him down at your home, less traumatic for everyone involved.

I had my first dog for 10 years ( no kids so was like my baby) then she got a brain tumor, she gradually got worse and when she could barely walk to go to the bathroom I knew it was time. She was partially paralysed from the tumor so when she would eat she would but her lip too, and had a hard time drinking. Once it started getting bad it was about 2 weeks before I knew it was time.

My Vet came to the house to do it, so she got to lay on her dog bed and I could hold her while it was happening. I was sobbing so hard but it was the way I wanted it to happen. She wasnt scared or panicking because she was at home. After the vet left we took her to a crematorium ourselves and did a private cremation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

This is part of owning a pet. It is your responsibility to suck it up and do the right thing for your animal. Your dog is suffering, and your vet is probably completely horrified with your selfishness. Don't make it about your feelings. It isn't about you. It's about your dog and your dog's pain. Your dog is depending on you to do him the kindness of ending his misery and you are letting him down.

If you cannot bear to make this decision, you should not have gotten a pet. Please don't get another dog until you can come to terms with this. 95% of pet ownership is wonderful but unfortunately this is part of the package.

If I were your vet my next call would be to report you for animal abuse.

Stop being so insenstive what a prick.

It is a heart wrenching decision but the right thing which I am sure you know is to do this, do it out of love for him/her. I am assuming your dog has given you years of happiness and companionship- return the favor and let him go in peace and with dignity. You will never regret giving him/her that as a final gift. I know its hard, best of luck.

This is the truth OP. Hugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:hi its me OP again. Really struggling with this, my kids will never understand the vet called me twice this week telling me to do this yet I cannot seem to bring myself to make this decision. I am terribly torn and just so afraid of regretting this, I don't want to feel responsible for his death.

Please help me try and figure this out it is tearing me apart morning noon and night.

What more do you need? You had a whole page of help. Your VET reached out to you twice. Let the poor animal go. You're being selfish at this point